Ercan International Airport, which was opened to civil air traffic on February 3, 1975, is the only commercial port in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus with its terminal building spread over an area of 20.000 square meters, a parking area of 34.000 square meters and a main runway of 2.755 meters.
Ercan Airport is located 14 kilometers from Nicosia, the capital of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, 40 kilometers from Famagusta and 44 kilometers from Girne.
Northern Cyprus Ercan private jet charter prices
Although Nicosia air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Nicosia are as follows.
| Light Jet | 9.500 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 12.500 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 16.000 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
Brief history of Ercan Airport from World War II to the present
Ercan Airport was first built as a military airport by the British during World War II. After the liberation of Cyprus by the Turkish Armed Forces, it started to be used as the main civil airport of Northern Cyprus.
For flights from abroad to Ercan Airport or from Ercan Airport to abroad, it is obligatory to land at a point in Turkey. In 2006, the Turkish government began negotiations so that Famagusta, the main port of Northern Cyprus, and Ercan, the main civil airport, could be operated for direct flights. Although these initiatives are welcomed by the world public opinion, they still have not been able to reach a solution today.
Recently, plans for the privatization of Ercan Airport have emerged and plans to enlarge the airport have begun to increase capacity. Ercan Airport currently has a runway of 2,75 kilometers and an apron with a capacity of seven aircraft. The runway is long enough for large aircraft to land, but not long enough for takeoffs. The plan was the construction of a new 3.200m runway and the extension of the existing runway to 3.200m, more than doubling the existing aircraft capacity with the apron, terminal building and the planned new apron. As of 2021, the new terminal is currently under construction. As a result of the works, the airport will be much larger than the current one and will have 9 boarding bridges.
Nicosia hotels and places to visit
Nicosia, the center of Cyprus, is considered the capital of both the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the Greek Cypriot. Having a cosmopolitan structure, Nicosia has hosted many civilizations in terms of history.
Arastra street, which is the most famous street of the city, is one of the first places to go when visiting Nicosia. There are shopping opportunities throughout Arastra and it is the area that best reflects the daily life of the locals.
Bedesten, which is one of the most important historical structures of the region, Lusignan House, one of the most important structures built by the Lusignans who were the rulers of the region, Mevlevi Tekke Museum from the Ottoman period, Cyprus Car Museum where more than 60 cars are exhibited, and Alagadi Turtle Beach, which is famous for sea turtles, are among other places to visit.
Nicosia is a region with a lot of options in terms of hotels. Concorde Tower Convention & SPA, Grand Pasha Nicosia Hotel & Spa and City Royal Hotel Casino are among the hotels that are generally preferred by tourists visiting the city. Small hostels also provide service throughout the city.
Transportation from Nicosia Ercan Airport to the city center
In order to reach the city center from Ercan Airport, it is necessary to use the buses of the Cyprus Airports Shuttle Company, which serves in 5 regions. Bus services start at 05:00 in the morning and last until 18:30. After 18:30, additional service are always scheduled according to the landing time of the aircraft. Another alternative is to use a taxi. Taxis are available 24/7 in front of the airport. Renting a private car is the most used transportation method throughout the island. There are offices of private car rental companies inside the airport and outside the port.
Passengers who want to reach the city center from the port with their private vehicles can reach the city center in approximately 40 minutes via the Famagusta-Nicosia Main Road.
